Newspaper Headlines: Don’t de-register ASUU, NLC warns FG
The outburst of Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, against Iyorchia Ayu, national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
ASUU files appeal, seeks to stay execution of ruling on strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has filed an appeal to challenge a court ruling which directed the union to call off its nationwide strike. The appeal, filed through its legal team led by Femi Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria, is premised on 14 grounds. The union is, among other things, seeking […]
Daniel Bwala: Wike playing God — PDP will survive if he leaves
Daniel Bwala, a spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign, has accused Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, of playing the role of God in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Bwala spoke on Friday during an interview with Channels Television. Over the past weeks, the PDP has been enmeshed in internal wrangling as […]
Three northern governors ready to support Obi, says Kayode Ajulo
Kayode Ajulo, human rights lawyer, says three governors from the north have indicated interest in supporting Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP). Ajulo said this on Friday in an interview with NAN in Abuja. He, however, did not list the names of the governors. “I am aware […]
Four dead as three-storey building collapses in Lagos (updated)
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says four fatalities have been confirmed in the building collapse that occurred at Mushin area of Lagos. Ibrahim Farinloye confirmed the development to NAN on Friday evening. He identified the deceased as two males and two females, adding that one person was rescued. A three-storey […]
BREAKDOWN: Gates Foundation commits fresh $1.27bn to food security, healthcare
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced commitments totalling $1.27 billion to improve and save millions of lives around the world. Speaking at the just concluded Goalkeepers summit in New York, Mark Suzman, CEO of the foundation, announced the first set of funding, set at $100 million to help alleviate the food […]
EXCLUSIVE: In 2021, FG engaged US firm to recover illicit funds ‘linked’ to Atiku
The federal government, in 2021, engaged the services of a US firm to recover illicit funds allegedly traced to the account of Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The firm was also contracted to retrieve such funds from the accounts of Ayodele Fayose, former Ekiti governor, and Musiliu Obanikoro, […]
EXCLUSIVE: NNPC declares zero FAAC remittance for eighth time as subsidy gulps N2.6trn
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says it deducted N525.71 billion as a shortfall for the importation of petrol (subsidy) in August 2022. Subsidy or under-recovery is the underpriced sales of premium motor spirit (PMS), better known as petrol. The national oil company said this in its monthly presentation to the […]
Nigerian who posed as football fan nabbed at UK airport with cocaine ‘worth £80k’
Benjamin Nwaogwugwu, identified as a Nigerian living in the United Kingdom (UK), has been jailed after he was arrested by the police at Manchester airport for swallowing cocaine “worth £80,000”. According to Daily Mail, the illicit drug was consumed by Nwaogwugwu, who claimed to have been hired by Colombian drug barons, at a […]
UK to reintroduce tax-free shopping for tourists
The United Kingdom (UK) says it will reintroduce tax-free shopping for overseas visitors to boost the country’s retail sector. Kwasi Kwarteng, UK finance minister and chancellor of the Exchequer, said this on Friday during the presentation of a mini-budget to the parliament. The previous tax-free shopping scheme was abolished at the end […]